Young Thai activist’s death in detention after 65-day hunger strike sparks calls for justice reform
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Thai lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in prison for insulting monarchy, lawyer says
BANGKOK — A Thai court on Monday (May 27) sentenced opposition lawmaker Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, over a speech she made three years ago at an anti-government protest.
Thai PM orders probe into death of activist under pre-trial detention
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on May 15 ordered an investigation into the death of a young political activist, who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during pre-trial detention on charges that included insulting the country's monarchy.
Thai prime minister promises investigation after activist died in detention
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister on Wednesday offered his condolences to the family of a young activist who died in detention after a monthslong hunger strike, amid a public debate on the country’s justice system.
Thai activist charged with royal insult dies in pre-trial detention
BANGKOK — A Thai political activist died in custody on Tuesday (May 14), the department of corrections said, and a legal aid group said she had been on a partial hunger strike during her pre-trial detention on charges including insulting the country's monarchy.Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was part of a small anti-monarchy group called "Thaluwang," a name that translates to "shattering the palace", which organised actions such as opinion polls questioning the monarchy's power and holding small gatherings seeking the release of the detained members.She had been jailed since January 26 this year. Initially Netiporn was held for one month on a contempt of court charge related to a scuffle with court guards in 2023, legal aid group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said.
A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after months of a hunger strike
BANGKOK (AP) — A young Thai activist who went on a hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country’s system of monarchy died Tuesday in a prison hospital, officials said.
Anti-Monarchy Activist in Thailand Dies After Hunger Strike
To Netiporn Sanesangkhom, the right to dissent and to question Thailand’s powerful monarchy belonged to all Thais. On Tuesday, her crusade to highlight this cause in the face of the country’s strict ban on royal criticism ended in her death.
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